Duration
3-Day
Tsavo East National Park, Kenya
3-Day Tsavo East and Saltlick/Taita Hills Private Safari
Overview
A safari to Saltlick (Salt Lick Safari Lodge) and Tsavo East combines a stay at the unique, stilted Salt Lick Lodge within the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary with game drives in both the sanctuary and Tsavo East National Park. You can expect to see diverse wildlife, including elephants, lions, giraffes, and numerous bird species, with the highlight being the opportunity to observe animals at the waterholes from the lodge.
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Quick Facts
Route
Diani Beach to Diani Beach
Via Tsavo East NP, Taita Hills WS
Country & park
Kenya / Tsavo East National Park
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
5 years
Activities
game drives
Accommodation
Voi Safari Lodge - Mid-range lodge inside Tsavo East NP – All Meals Included
Meals
All Meals Included; Breakfast & Lunch Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
$1,120 USD
$706 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
$1,120 USD
$706 USD
Jan 1, 2028 - Dec 31, 2028
$1,120 USD
$706 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 5 years and older. Children under 13 receive a discount.
Quote flow
Request Guidance
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If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Route
country
Kenya
Start
Diani Beach (Day 1)
Day 1
Tsavo East NP
Day 2
Taita Hills WS
End
Diani Beach (Day 3)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request changes to this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
5
Minimum age of 5 years
The minimum age for this tour is 5 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives
Game drives: pop-up roof minivan
Getting around: pop-up roof minivan
Clients have to book their own international flights, but we can arrange the full trip from airport pickup on arrival day and airport drop off on your last day.
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
Voi Safari Lodge
Mid-range lodge inside Tsavo East NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 2
Salt Lick Safari Lodge
Luxury lodge inside Taita Hills WS – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 3
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Pick up from your Diani, Mombasa Hotel or Airport and Begin the Drive to Tsavo East National Park
06:00: Your driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel in Diani. After a short briefing, you will begin the journey inland via the Mombasa–Nairobi highway. The drive to Tsavo takes approximately 2 to 3 hrs. 10:00: Arrive at the Bachuma Gate and enter Tsavo East National Park. You will begin your first game drive as you head toward Voi Safari Lodge. Your guide will open the pop-up roof of your safari vehicle to provide a better vantage point for wildlife viewing. 10:00–13:00: Enjoy your morning game drive. Tsavo East is known for its large herds of elephants, which often appear reddish from bathing in the park's soil. 13:00: Arrive at Voi Safari Lodge for check-in and lunch. 16:00–18:00: After a brief rest, embark on an afternoon game drive. Explore more of Tsavo East's landscape and search for the animals you haven't yet seen. 18:00: Return to Voi Safari Lodge for dinner and your overnight stay. You can relax by the viewing platform and watch animals at the waterhole at night. Mid-range lodge located inside Tsavo East NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Tsavo East National Park Stay: Voi Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located inside Tsavo East NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Early Morning Game Drive then Depart Tsavo East to Taita Hills & Saltlick Game Drive
06:30: Enjoy a pre-breakfast game drive, a great time to spot wild cats, which are most active in the cooler early morning hours. 08:30: Return to the lodge for a full breakfast. 09:30: After breakfast, check out of Voi Safari Lodge with a final game drive as you exit Tsavo East. 11:00: Drive to the adjacent Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, a private conservancy known for its scenic hills and intimate safari experience. 13:00: Arrive at Taita Hills Safari Resort and Spa for lunch. Afterward, you will be transferred to the iconic Salt Lick Safari Lodge, where you will check in and have some time to relax. 16:00: Head out for a game drive within the private sanctuary. Your guide will help you spot elusive species in this less-crowded setting. 18:00: Return to Salt Lick Safari Lodge for dinner and your overnight stay. The lodge is built on stilts, offering exceptional views of the floodlit waterholes from your room or the observation deck. Luxury lodge located inside Taita Hills WS All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary Stay: Salt Lick Safari Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Taita Hills WS Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Early Morning Game Drive then, Check out of the Lodge and Begin your Drive back to Diani or Mombasa
06:30: Begin your last day with an early morning game drive in the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. This is your final opportunity to see the animals as the day begins. 08:30: Head back to Salt Lick Safari Lodge for breakfast. 10:00: Check out of the lodge and enjoy a final game drive through the sanctuary as you exit. 12:00: Depart from Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary and begin the scenic drive back toward the Kenyan coast. 16:00: Arrive in Diani and be dropped off at your beach hotel, concluding your 3-day safari adventure. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Diani Beach Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Included
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water (On all days)
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Diani Beach
Clients have to book their own international flights, but we can arrange the full trip from airport pickup on arrival day and airport drop off on your last day.
Fly to/from Mombasa Airport (MBA - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Baby Bird Tours and Safaris
4.8 operator rating
24 reviews
Baby Bird Tours and Safaris is a top tier destination marketing company, curating a handful of tailormade safaris across East Africa each year. Our team of experienced and qualified travel planners are well equipped to plan for you a trip of a lifetime! Our goal is to make your African experience simply amazing and memorable. We take pride in showing off our beautiful continent, and helping others experience the best attractions that Africa has to offer.
Office In
Kenya
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 2023)
Tour Types
Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
Destinations
Kenya, Tanzania
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Exciting experience with a professional approach.
Everyone showed a very professional approach. Our safari experience was truly uniqe. Despite coming in the rainy season we’ve seen a lot of animals thanks to Babybird’s car selection and experienced drivers.
Marcela · Czech Republic
Excellent Price to Value
We enjoyed the 3 days of Safari with baby bird tours very much. Everything from the pick up to the drop off at Diani Beach went very smoothly. We enjoyed the stay at the lodges as well as the variety of animals we have seen at Tsavo East and Taita Hills very much. Consequently we can only recommend baby bird tours for a safari at Kenya!
Patrick · Germany
Awesome experience,
Flexibility, guides extremely competant, every single thing is made in order to you spend the best time
Damien · France
Solo traveller - experience of a lifetime!
I did a 3-night, 4-day safari with Baby Bird Safari as a female solo traveller, and honestly… it was unreal from start to finish. From the very beginning, Chris was excellent with communication during the booking process; super clear, friendly, and professional. Payment was easy too: half deposit upfront, half cash on the first day, which felt very straightforward. The trip itself felt like I’d visited three different countries in one safari. Amboseli National Park was absolutely unreal; the landscapes and wildlife were next-level and something I’ll never forget. One of the biggest highlights was staying in Tsavo West, where the lodge actually left meat out for leopards. Watching them come so close in the wild was insane; something I never imagined experiencing like that. The lodge in Ngutuni was outstanding and right next to a watering hole, so you could sit back and watch animals come and go. It felt peaceful, wild, and special all at once. As a solo female traveller, I felt completely safe the entire time. There was lots of laughter, cracking jokes, sharing music, and learning about different cultures; it felt relaxed, fun, and genuine. Truly an unreal experience, and I’m so grateful for it. Thank you so much, Baby Bird Safari. I’d recommend this tour to anyone without hesitation!
Liv · United Kingdom
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children who are 5 years and older. Children under 13 receive a discount.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request changes to this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Voi Safari Lodge - Mid-range lodge inside Tsavo East NP – All Meals Included. Meals: All Meals Included
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Diani Beach
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Baby Bird Tours and Safaris, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Baby Bird Tours and Safaris.
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